Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 98: "Building Your C.V. Through International Experiences with Dr. Nevart Galileas" (34:00)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Nevart Galileas about adding international experiences to build your résumé or curriculum vitae. Dr. Galileas gives her advice regarding this area and shares the benefits of traveling abroad to enhance your musical career.

Episode 98 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:21 – Welcome & Introduction
• 2:54 – Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!
• 2:59 – Nevart's Answer
• 3:12 – Studies at Oberlin Conservatory (OH) with Debost
• 3:33 – Studies at Indiana University (IN) with Robertello and Lukas
• 4:08 – Studies at Stony Brook University (NY) with Carol Wincenc
• 4:45 – Neo Conservatory of Music in Thessaloniki, Greece
• 4:50 – ACT's Summer Music Program, Greece
• 5:00 – State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Greece
• 5:53 – ACT's Summer Music Program in July of 2020
• 6:43 – Straubinger Flute Scholarships
• 8:45 – Heidi gives an Episode 100 teaser.
• 10:26 – Nevart Comments
• 11:11 – Building connections and growing your network.
• 12:27 – Question: What are the benefits of building international experiences to your C.V. or résumé.
• 12:43 – Nevart Answers
• 13:09 – Nevart comments about how the profession is changing throughout the times.
• 13:46 – Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree
• 15:24 – "You must be out there. Also, because it is a globalized music world nowadays. We are somehow all connected, even if you are on the other end of the world." – Nevart
• 15:57 – Job applications for academic positions.
• 16:13 – Nevart talks about cultural differences and how this can aid your teaching.
• 16:46 – Heidi Comments
• 17:45 – Paris Conservatory in Paris, France
• 19:43 – Question: Can you please share the lessons you've learned from your musical family and your international career?
• 20:08 – Nevart's Answer
• 20:18 – Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra & Georgia State University
• 22:00 – Question: Any last thoughts or suggestions that you'd like to offer the listeners?
• 22:50 – Teachers can learn from their students, too!
• 23:54 – Heidi Comments
• 25:00 – Bucharest, Romania & Sofia, Bulgaria
• 25:39 – Listen here to bring the episode full circle!
• 27:16 – The Italian language.
• 28:33 – "Musicians need to be in touch with the world because it is an international language." – Nevart
• 28:47 – Music is a privilege!
• 30:41 – "Music is our tool to communicate ideas, so if English is not the common ground, well good! Don't let that hold you back! That's a benefit because now you have to get creative!" – Heidi
• 30:58 – Nevart Comments
• 32:46 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 98 – Resources Mentioned:

• Straubinger Flutes (IN)
• Stony Brook University (NY)
• Indiana University (IN)
• Oberlin Conservatory (OH)
• Georgia State University (GA)
• Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Greece
• Paris Conservatory (France)
• ACT's Summer Music Program in July of 2020, Greece
• Straubinger Flute Scholarships for ACT, Greece
• State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Greece
• Neo Conservatory of Music in Thessaloniki, Greece
• Nevart Galileas's Website

Episode 98 – Sponsors:

• Gold & Bronze Level: J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 97: "Let's Talk Monkey Brain with Nicholas Pallesen" (1:09:03)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Nicholas Pallesen who is a transformative coach, speaker, and mental performance specialist. He has been helping people for over a decade, and has given presentations and held residencies nationally and internationally. Nicholas talks about various topics including how to overcome performance anxiety, calming the inner chatter, and much more!

Episode 97 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 2:04 – Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!
• 2:14 – Nicholas's Answer
• 6:12 – Question: To give us a point of reference, can you share with the listeners your coaching philosophy?
• 6:24 – Nicholas's Answer
• 12:04 – Michelangelo's Sculpture, "David"
• 12:20 – "We all have a David sitting inside of us right now. Just waiting for us to notice." – Nicholas
• 13:37 – Heidi asks a follow-up question.
• 15:20 – Nicholas's Answer
• 22:40 – Alexander Technique
• 23:36 – Nicholas Comments
• 25:19 – Question: How do we calm the mind and the inner chatter?
• 25:43 – Nicholas's Answer
• 26:26 – Snow Globe
• 32:24 – Heidi asks a follow-up question about the snow globe.
• 32:58 – "I give the metaphors not so people turn them into a prescription. We are a world of doers, so it would be very easy to turn (what I said) into a prescription." – Nicholas
• 37:02 – Heidi Comments
• 37:56 – "I often say, that at any given moment, we are in one of two places. We are either in our head or we are in life. We can't be in both at the same time." – Nicholas
• 41:45 – Heidi asks a question.
• 43:07 – Nicholas's Answer
• 48:59 – "Trusting that you have an intuition. Trusting that there's a wisdom and an instinct in you that has your back. It will totally do the heavy lifting for you if you'd let it. It doesn't have to be all on you to make the performance happen." – Nicholas
• 52:39 – The similarities between podcasting and music-making. Listen to Series 16 (Episodes 75-78)!
• 1:00:13 – Heidi: Please share with us your contact information and coaching programs.
• 1:00:34 – Nicholas describes his services.
• 1:07:50 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 97 – Resources Mentioned:

• Nicholas Pallesen's Website
• Series 16: Episodes 75-78

Episode 97 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• Bronze Level: J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 96: "Understanding Self-Control with Dr. Jessica Alquist" (42:38)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Jessica Alquist about self-control. Jessica not only is a psychology professor at Texas Tech University, but she is also a flutist! Listen to today's episode to benefit from the information, and apply it to your practice routine and any musical goal you have set for the New Year!

Episode 96 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 1:27 – Dr. Jessica Alquist's personal and professional background.
• 4:14 – Jessica shares her research and her studies.
• 4:50 – Working towards our long-term goals!
• 5:22 – Question: What is the definition of self-control?
• 5:30 – Jessica's Answer
• 6:08 – "Being busy is not necessarily being productive." – Heidi
• 7:31 – "Priorities are critical because we only have so much time and energy. To get where we are going, we have to decide what's really important." – Jessica
• 7:46 – Question: How can we as musicians create healthy habits when it comes to practicing?
• 7:57 – Jessica's Answer
• 8:04 – Jessica shares research – listen here!
• 8:35 – How to create healthy habits when it comes to practicing!
• 9:17 – Environmental Cues
• 9:39 – Research on implementation intention.
• 10:59 – Heidi's environmental changes from the USA to Greece.
• 11:25 – Expat Group: InterNations
• 13:30 – Topic: Self-Control
• 13:47 – Jessica shares research on this topic.
• 14:32 – Cookies and Radishes
• 15:51 – Heidi asks a follow-up question.
• 18:18 – Complete big tasks in the morning.
• 18:49 – Jessica shares more research about habits – listen here!
• 19:20 – Exam Week
• 20:48 – Question: How can we exert self-control when it comes to the use of our phones during practicing?
• 20:57 – Jessica's Answer
• 24:15 – "Practicing is a lot like writing, and they are both tasks that could be drudgery if you are being interrupted constantly. But! They can be really enjoyable, freeing, and challenging if you are able to focus!" – Jessica
• 25:25 – Question: How do you focus on your writing being a new-time mother?
• 25:30 – Jessica's Answer
• 26:35 – Follow-up question.
• 27:05 – Question: What tools can we utilize to help prioritize our day?
• 27:18 – Jessica's Answer
• 27:27 – Topic: Multi-Tasking
• 27:55 – The Pomodoro Technique
• 28:37 – Jessica offers another tool that could help you with prioritization.
• 29:30 – "Treat yourself like a lazy, but a talented employee." Jessica shares her professor's advice
• 29:47 – Make your environment as pleasing as possible in order to complete your task.
• 30:53 – Question: If one can see the benefits of self-control, are we more likely to exert it?
• 31:17 – Jessica's Answer
• 31:23 – Topic: Motivation
• 32:06 – Reward yourself through sticker charts for even the small victories!
• 33:44 – Reward yourself for showing up to the orchestral audition!
• 34:40 – Dark Chocolate & Flowers
• 36:08 – Question: Do you have any last thoughts for today's discussion?
• 36:28 – Jessica's Answer
• 37:05 – PICKS!
• 40:13 – Contact Dr. Jessica Alquist with any questions you may have!
• 45:00 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

PICKS!

Jessica

• Yoga with Adriene! "11-Minute Wake-Up Yoga"

Heidi

• Michael Youssef's Podcast: Leading the Way
  • Two Series:
    • "Counting Stars in An Empty Sky"
    • "Look Up When Life Has Got You Down"

Episode 96 – Resources Mentioned:

• Baumeister, R.F., Bratslavsky, E., Muraven, M., & Tice, D.M. (1998). "Ego depletion: Is the active self a limited resource?" Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 74(5), 1252-1265.

• Ent, M.R., Baumesiter, R.F., & Tice, D.M. (2015). "Trait self-control and the avoidance of temptation." Personality and Individual Differences, 74, 12-15.

• Gillebaart, M. & de Riddler, D.T.D. (2015). "Effortless Self-Control: A novel perspective on response conflict strategies in trait self-control." Social Personality Psychology Compass, 9, 88-99.

• Hofmann, W., Baumesiter, R.F., Forster, G., & Vohs, K. (2012). "Everyday Temptations: An experience sampling study of desire, conflict, and self-control." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 102, 1318-1335.

• Inzlicht, M., & Friese, M. (2019). "The past, present, and future of ego depletion." Social Psychology, 50, 370-378.

• Neal, D.T., Wood, W. & Drolet, A. (2013). "How do people adhere to goals when willpower is low? The profits (and pitfalls) of strong habits." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104(6), 959-975.

• Nordgren, L.F., van Harreveld, F., & van der Pligt, J. (2009). "The restraint bias: How the illusion for self-restraint promotes impulsive behavior." Psychological Science, 20, 1523-1528.

Episode 96 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• Silver & Bronze Level: J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 95: "Understanding the Flow State with Dr. Chris Neal, Part 2" (37:51)

Today's dialogue is a continuation of last week's episode (E94) with Dr. Chris Neal (LPC). Chris talks about ways in which we can achieve the state of flow in the practice room, on stage, and more importantly within our daily lives! Consider yoga, meditation, reading Scripture, and more in order to achieve flow in your life. Listen to today's episode in addition to Episodes 92-94 to hear Chris's research and advice on performance anxiety and the state of flow.

Episode 95 – Main Points:

• 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• 1:19 – Continuation from E94's
• 2:20 – Chris resumes the conversation.
• 2:47 – Topic: State of Flow
• 2:55 – Psychologist: Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (TED Talk – 2004)
• 3:08 – Book: "Stealing Fire" by Steven Kotler
• 3:34 – Creating flow in an ensemble context.
• 6:00 – Coach & Athlete
• 7:04 – Reference to past Flute 360 episodes with Chris! (Episodes 92, 93, and 94)
• 7:13 – "The goal is to be present in the here, and now." – Chris
• 7:34 – Topic: Velocity Studies
• 8:35 – Dr. Temple Grandin (Ph.D.) and her squeezebox.
• 9:20 – Repertoire: Taffanel & Gaubert, "17 Daily Exercises"
• 10:17 – Finding the state of flow from the practice room to the stage.
• 12:00 – Topic: Jazz Musicians & Improvisation
• 12:29 – Book: "Patterns for Jazz" by Coker
• 14:06 – Heidi talks about the Flute 360 podcast platform.
• 14:44 – Topic: Blues Music
• 17:04 – Repertoire: "Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano" by Claude Bolling
• 19:44 – "Learning to embrace unpredictability, and being okay with that, could be a helpful step." – Chris
• 19:53 – Heidi summarizes the conversation thus far.
• 20:37 – "It starts with self-compassion and holding space for ourselves in the moment." – Chris
• 20:45 – Check out Chris's website for more resources!
• 20:55 – "People would rather be electrically shocked than left alone with their thoughts" by Nadia Whitehead (July 3, 2014) – Read article here!
• 26:04 – Gary Schocker's Episode 36
• 29:00 – Bringing your personal life out onto the stage.
• 29:36 – Personal Identity & Performer Identity
• 32:37 – Topic: "Don't Should On Yourself or Others" by Cinnie Noble
• 34:22 – "Truth is something that is verifiable in the here, and now. End of story." – Chris
• 35:15 – Conclusion
• 35:57 – Contact Chris if you have any questions or want to start a dialogue!
• 36:36 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 95 – Resources Mentioned:

• TED Talk 2004 – "Flow, the secret to happiness"
• "8 Ways To Create Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi" by Oppland
• Dr. Temple Grandin
• Taffanel & Gaubert, "17 Daily Exercises"
• "Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano" by Claude Bolling
• "People would rather be electrically shocked than left alone with their thoughts" by Nadia Whitehead
• Gary Schocker's Episode 36
• "Don't Should On Yourself or Others" by Cinnie Noble
• "Patterns for Jazz" by Coker
• Chris Neal's Website
• Contact Chris – Here!
• Heidi Kay Begay's Website

Episode 95 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• Bronze Level: J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 94: "Understanding the Flow State with Dr. Chris Neal, Part 1" (36:09)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Chris Neal (LPC) about how we as musicians can experience the flow state within our performances! Chris dives into his research and shares his findings with us. Episode 94's discussion continues into Episode 95, which will air Saturday, December 28, 2019! Please subscribe to the Flute 360 Podcast, so you do not miss a Saturday episode! Thank you!

Episode 94 – Main Points:

• 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 2:03 – Take Vitamin C to keep your immune system strong!
• 2:23 – Reference to E92 and E93 – check it out!
• 2:52 – Today's Topic: The Flow State
• 3:18 – Chris talks about the flow state and how we can achieve this.
• 4:09 – Question: What is the state of flow?
• 4:16 – Chris' Answer
• 5:30 – Flute 360's post-production process.
• 6:00 – Chris continues with his research-based answer.
• 7:04 – Question: Once we've learned a musical piece, how can we as musicians enter into the state of flow during an artistic, musical performance?
• 7:22 – Chris' Answer
• 8:08 – Russell Westbrook, basketball player
• 9:40 – Chris shares one of his clarinet experiences from his senior recital.
• 12:45 – Repertoire: Sonatina for Flute and Piano by Burton
• 14:49 – Topic: Pre-Frontal Cortex
• 23:30 – Topic: Theta Brain Waves
• 24:28 – Reference to Professor Elliott Antokoletz, musicology
• 25:55 – Repertoire: Bach's Partita in A minor for Solo Flute
• 28:38 – Topic: Self-Compassion & Holding Space for Yourself
• 33:58 – Book: "The Compassionate Mind" by Gilbert
• 34:20 – Book: "Buddha's Brain" by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
• 34:40 – Conclusion
• 34:55 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 94 – Resources Mentioned:

• Russell Westbrook, basketball player
• Professor Elliott Antokoletz, musicology
• "10 Fruits That Have More Vitamin C Than An Orange" by Audrey Bruno
• Sonatina for Flute and Piano by Burton
• Bach's Partita in A minor for Solo Flute
• Brahms' Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1 for Clarinet and Piano
• Flute 360 Podcast's Episode 92
• Flute 360 Podcast's Episode 93
• Flute 360 Podcast's Episode 02
• "The Compassionate Mind" by Gilbert
• "Buddha's Brain" by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
• Spotify – Flute 360 Podcast

Episode 94 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• Bronze Level: J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 93: "Mind-Body Integration Techniques to Help Relieve Performance Anxiety, Part 2" (42:36)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Chris Neal (LPC) about mind-body integration approaches to lessen the symptoms of performance anxiety. There are many techniques that fall under the mind and body integration category, according to The National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health Association. Listen to today's episode to hear all the details. Please note, last week's episode (E92) is Part 1 of today's episode (E93).

Episode 93 – Main Points:

• 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• 1:19 – Reference to Episode 92
• 1:32 – Topic: Relationships Between Teacher & Student
• 9:38 – Question: What are some mind-body integration approaches that we can do to relieve the symptoms of performance anxiety?
• 9:54 – Chris' Answer
• 10:08 – "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional." – Chris references this quote
• 11:19 – Topic: Beta Blockers
• 20:49 – Topic: Yoga & Meditation
• 27:07 – Question: Besides yoga and meditation, what are other mind-body integration approaches that you would recommend?
• 27:45 – Chris' Answer: "You have to find what works well for you!"
• 28:17 – "The body reacts first, so if we can reduce tension in the body – the mind will follow!" – Chris
• 29:03 – Topic: Neurofeedback
• 34:37 – Chris sums up his thoughts on this topic.
• 35:01 – Topic: Supplements & Amino Acid
• 35:23 – Passion Flower (Supplement)
• 35:50 – Magnesium
• 36:00 – Topic: The Benefits of Sleep (Refer to Episode 04)
• 36:57 – Bulletproof Coffee
• 39:09 – Conclusion
• 39:27 – Chris Wraps-Up
• 39:51 – Chris talks about his online courses.
• 40:15 – "I want to normalize this for people. It's easy to beat yourself up. It's easy to feel ashamed. It's easy to feel less of a person, less of an artist...but it's just not true." – Chris
• 41:00 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 93 – Resources Mentioned:

• The National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health
• Psychology Today: Neurofeedback
• Bulletproof Coffee
• Passion Flower
• Flute 360's Episode 04
• Flute 360's Episode 92

Episode 93 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• Bronze Level: J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 92: "Mind-Body Integration Techniques to Help Relieve Performance Anxiety, Part 1" (40:56)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Chris Neal about mind-body integration approaches to lessen the symptoms of performance anxiety. Many techniques fall under the mind and body integration category, according to The National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health Association. Listen to today's episode to hear all the details. Please note, next week's episode (E93) is a continuation of today's episode (E92). Listen to it on December 14, 2019, to hear the discussion continued!

Episode 92 – Main Points:

• 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 2:06 – Reference to Chris' Podcast titled: The Resilient Self Podcast
• 3:17 – Podcast Information
• 4:45 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners your professional background!
• 4:55 – Chris' Answer
• 9:39 – Heidi: Please talk about your musical background!
• 10:02 – Chris' Answer
• 12:39 – Question: Can you please define what performance anxiety is?
• 12:56 – Chris' Answer
• 20:40 – Heidi Comments
• 28:18 – Question: Are there any statistics to show whom performance anxiety affects more? For example: Men or women? A certain age group?
• 28:40 – Chris' Answer
• 30:40 – Vladimir Horowitz, pianist
• 31:10 – Topic: Trait Anxiety vs. State Anxiety
• 33:19 – Reference to the Yerkes-Dodson Law.
• 34:50 – Choosing flute repertoire that is appropriate for the student's level.
• 35:38 – Chris Responds
• 39:13 – Conclusion
• 39:43 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 92 – Resources Mentioned:

• Vladimir Horowitz, pianist
• Yerkes-Dodson Law
• The Resilient Self Podcast

Episode 92 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC
• Bronze Level: J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 91: "Flute and Movement, A Group Discussion" (1:08:59)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki, Emma Shubin, Weronika Balewski, and Zara Lawler about incorporating the body within our musical performances! Integrating the whole body can help you play your music more accurately, freely and expressively! Check out these ladies' websites for up-to-date information about their performances and classes!

Episode 91 – Main Points:

• 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:24 – Introduction of today's panelists: Zara Lawler, Kathy Blocki, Weronika Balewski, and Emma Shubin
• 2:08 – Question #1
• 2:17 – Kathy's Answer
• 3:15 – Zara's Answer
• 4:42 – Emma's Answer
• 6:35 – Weronika's Answer
• 8:06 – Question #2
• 8:18 – Kathy's Answer
• 9:18 – Zara's Answer
• 14:14 – Emma's Answer
• 17:15 – Weronika's Answer
• 18:55 – Question #3
• 19:05 – Kathy's Answer
• 20:47 – Zara's Answer
• 24:06 – Emma's Answer
• 25:38 – Heidi's Answer
• 26:17 – Weronika's Answer
• 29:13 – Sébastian Jacot, flutist
• 29:38 – Weronika Continues
• 30:29 – Reference to Episode 90
• 30:54 – Question #4
• 31:03 – Kathy's Answer
• 32:13 – Poulenc Flute Sonata
• 33:10 – Marches
• 34:10 – Resources: Ribbons, Scarves, and more!
• 34:36 – Dalcroze Method – Website
• 35:35 – Zara's Answer
• 38:53 – Emma's Answer
• 40:05 – Weronika's Answer
• 41:15 – Heidi Comments
• 42:39 – Question #5 from Weronika!
• 42:56 – Kathy's Answer
• 44:54 – Zara's Answer
• 48:55 – Episode Update: Emma left due to a technical difficulty.
• 49:20 – Episode Update: Weronika's Goodbyes!
• 49:52 – Question #6
• 50:05 – Kathy's Answer
• 51:10 – Zara's Answer
• 52:24 – Heidi's Answer
• 54:10 – Kathy Comments
• 54:40 – Question #7
• 54:49 – Kathy's Answer
• 55:01 – Dr. Erika Boysen, flute – YouTube Video – View Here!
• 55:25 – Zara's Answer
• 58:39 – Heidi's Answer
• 58:52 – Texas Tech University, Interdisciplinary Department
• 59:27 – Dr. Heather Warren Crow, TTU professor
• 1:00:40 – Reference to Flute 360's Episode 86 with Hilary Abigana
• 1:01:40 – Episode Wrap-Up!
• 1:02:04 – Kathy's Final Comments
• 1:02:55 – Zara's Final Comments
• 1:03:27 – PICKS!
• 1:06:29 – Many thanks to the panelists!
• 1:07:23 – Bronze Sponsor: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki

PICKS!

Kathy

• Book: "Spark" by Dr. John J. Ratey

Zara

• PBS KIDS: Peg & Cat

Heidi

• Greek Food: Moussaka, Greek Salad, Slouvakis

Episode 91 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360's Episode 90
• Flute 360's Episode 86
• Zara's Website
• KinderFlute's Website
• Emma Shubin's Website
• Weronika's Website
• Dalcroze Method
• Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company - Pneumo Pro

Episode 91 – Sponsors:

• Gold & Silver: J&K Productions
• Bronze: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki

Flute 360 | Episode 90: "An Interview with Kathy Blocki, Creator of KinderFlute" (49:42)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki who wears multiple hats! However, the role that we are going to discuss today is Kathy's role as the creator of KinderFlute! Kathy talks about her inspiration to start the program, lesson plans, and how you can obtain a certification through the teacher-training program! Check out the end of the episode where Kathy talks about KinderFlute's upcoming events!

Episode 90 – Main Points:

• 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:23 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 1:48 – Reference to Episode 43 with Kathy Blocki and Pneumo Pro
• 4:58 – Question #1
• 5:10 – Kathy's Answer
• 7:38 – Question #2
• 7:49 – Kathy's Answer
• 12:48 – Kathy quotes a reference – listen here!
• 18:14 – Heidi comments on KinderFlute's YouTube Video.
• 19:42 – Question #3
• 20:00 – Kathy's Answer
• 21:25 – Question #4
• 21:43 – Kathy's Answer
• 28:32 – Question #5
• 29:01 – Kathy's Answer
• 29:50 – Question #6
• 30:20 – Kathy's Answer
• 34:34 – Heidi Comments
• 35:25 – Katy Comments
• 37:09 – Question #7
• 37:24 – Kathy Comments
• 39:25 – Question #8
• 39:40 – Kathy's Answer
• 43:50 – PICKS!
• 45:42 – Episode Wrap-Up!
• 47:40 – Reference to Episode 91 (airs on 11/30/19)
• 48:08 – Bronze Sponsor: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki

PICKS!

Heidi:

• Book: How to Learn the Alexander Technique – A Manual for Students by Barbara Conable

Kathy

• T.V. Show: The Good Doctor

Episode 90 – Resources Mentioned:

• KinderFlute's Website
• Kathy Blocki's Website
• Flute 360's Episode 43 with Kathy Blocki & Pneumo Pro!
• Episode 91
• YouTube Video: KinderFlute Class
• KinderFlute's Teacher Training Program
• Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company - Pneumo Pro

Episode 90 – Sponsors:

• Gold & Silver: J&K Productions
• Bronze: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki

Flute 360 | Episode 89: "Flute On Its Feet with Zara Lawler" (48:27)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Zara who is a flutist and an interdisciplinary performer through Flute On Its Feet! Zara discusses how she incorporates movement within her teaching and performances. Listen to the episode to get inspired about how you can incorporate movement within your practicing! See how integrating the whole body can help you learn the musical piece on a deeper level!

Episode 89 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:21 – Welcome & Introduction
• 2:07 – Reflecting on the group's interview for Episode 91 (11/30/19)!
• 4:20 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners your musical background!
• 4:33 – Zara's Answer
• 7:23 – Question: Your interdisciplinary performances are quite exciting! You incorporate movement, acting, and playing! At what point in your career did you decide to pursue this path?
• 7:35 – Zara's Answer
• 7:36 – "I've always had bigger interests than just music. I love being apart of something bigger and something that has a sense of spectacle. In music school, I loved being apart of the opera and being in the pit and knowing that this other huge thing was going on at the same time!" – Zara
• 10:56 – Question: Do you feel like you are paving the path for future interdisciplinary flutists?
• 11:23 – Zara's Answer
• 11:41 – Precollege at the Manhattan School of Music
• 12:29 – Topic: The Creative Process
• 12:48 – Zara's Project – A Work-In Progress: Choreography of three Andersen Op. 33 Études
• 13:55 – Check Zara's website for future updates!
• 14:27 – Question: Does Neil choreograph all of your dances or are you in collaboration with him?
• 14:37 – Zara's Answer
• 15:16 – Berio's Sequenza No. 1 for Solo Flute – See Zara's Performance Here!
• 17:20 – Question: Do you have any formal dance training?
• 17:26 – Zara's Answer
• 18:21 – Heidi comments on Zara's background.
• 18:52 – African Proverb: "If you can walk, you can dance. If you can talk, you can sing!"
• 20:07 – Question: When you and Neil work together on the choreography, what inspires you to choose a specific dance movement?
• 20:25 – Zara's Answer
• 22:01 – Reference to Flute 360's Episode 86 with Hilary Abigana!
• 22:56 – Zara Comments
• 24:11 – Question: What have you learned about your body and your flute playing through incorporating this movement into your performances?
• 24:34 – Zara's Answer
• 27:12 – Question
• 27:14 – Zara's Answer
• 27:44 – Melissa Riker, choreographer
• 30:39 – Question: Let's talk about your project: Clickable – The Art of Persuasion! How did it come about, who composed it, and where will you be performing this work in 2019-2020?
• 31:05 – Zara's Answer
• 31:20 – Paul Fadoul, percussionist
• 31:33 – Music Jingles
• 32:44 – Book: "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen
• 33:03 – Book: "We Were Liars" by Lockhart
• 33:11 – Book: "Power Money Fame Sex: A User's Guide" by Gretchen Rubin
• 35:01 – Music Piece: "Common Thread" by Pat Humphries
• 35:14 – Instruments: Voice, Banjo, Guitar
• 36:30 – Check Zara's website for future updates!
• 37:18 – Question: Let's talk about music education! Being an interdisciplinary performer, how has this aided your teaching? Also, do you incorporate movement into your student's lessons, and if so, how?
• 37:36 – Zara's Answer
• 39:35 – Flute 360 Podcast's teaser for Episode 91 (11/30/19)!
• 40:21 – Question: How do you incorporate movement into your flute student's lessons?
• 40:34 – Zara's Answer
• 40:54 – Topic: Time Signatures
• 41:59 – Question: Any last thoughts that you'd like to share?
• 42:08 – Zara's Final Thoughts – Listen Here!
• 44:40 – PICKS!
• 46:36 – Greek saying: "Eating will create an appetite!"
• 46:52 – Bronze Sponsor: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki

PICKS!

Zara

• Suzuki Flute – Teacher Training

Heidi

• Book: What Every Musician Needs to Know About The Body by Barbara & Benjamin Conable

Episode 89 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Zara's Website
• Zara's Blog: The Practice Notebook
• Zara's Projects – Click Here!
• Zara's YouTube Channel – Subscribe!
• Lawler's & Fadoul's Website

Episode 89 – Sponsors:

• Gold & Silver: J&K Productions
• Bronze: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki